Proms Chamber Music 2: 12 cellists and a soprano

By Nick Boston, 26 July 2016

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Reviewed at Cadogan Hall, London on 25 July 2016

Brahms, Hungarian Dance no. 5 in G minor [Brahms] (arr. Edward Russell)

Bach, O Jesu Christ, mein Lebens Licht - motet, BWV118 (arr. Robin Michael )

Schubert, Schwanengesang (Rellstab, Heine, Seidl), D.957 (arr. Richard Birchall)

Elgar, Enigma Variations, Op.36: Nimrod (arr. Edward Russell )

Kaiser-Lindemann, Die 12 in Bossa Nova

Villa-Lobos, Bachianas Brasileiras: no. 5 for voice and 8 cellos

Piazzolla, Libertango (Edward Russell)

Klengel, Hymnus for 12 cellos

Saint-Saëns, Carnival of the Animals: The Swan (arr. Benjamin Hughes)

Golda Schultz, Soprano

Guy Johnston, Cello

Emma Denton, Cello

Benjamin Hughes, Cello

Su-a Lee, Cello

Sarah McMahon, Cello

Robin Michael, Cello

Brian O'Kane, Cello

Justin Pearson, Cello

Pedro Silva, Cello

Victoria Simonsen, Cello

Gabriella Swallow, Cello

Adi Tal, Cello

A monumental Eighth from Klaus Mäkelä and the Royal Concertgebouw

Clare Varney, 18th May

Time stands still in Amsterdam as seven soloists and four choirs join forces with the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra for one of Mahler's greatest challenges, his Eighth Symphony.

*****

French music gilded by Golda Schultz at the BBC Proms

Mark Valencia, 4th September

Stéphane Denève conducts the BBC Symphony Orchestra and Chorus in music by Fauré, Boulanger and Ravel.

****1

Strong performances counter Gloger's “clever” Così fan tutte

Nick Boston, 26th June

Golda Schultz leads a fine cast in the fourth revival of Jan Philipp Gloger's Royal Opera production.

***11

Outstanding Golda Schultz enhances New York Philharmonic concert

Edward Sava-Segal, 31st January

The evening's other soloist, Francesco Piemontesi, captivates the audience with his elegant and assured playing in Mozart.

****1

Barrie Kosky delivers a devastating Carmélites at Glyndebourne

Dominic Lowe, 10th June

Brought to life by some sensational singing from a strong cast, Kosky's staging delivers repeated emotional punches.

*****

To die in order to live: Castellucci's Resurrection

Romain Daroles, 4th July

Following his Requiem at the 2019 Aix Festival, Romeo Castellucci surprises us with the purity and humility of his Mahler Second, conducted remarkably by Esa-Pekka Salonen.

****1

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Nick Boston

Nick has an MA in Music, specialising in performance and repertoire. His particular passions are choral music, chamber music and opera, with a particular interest in early music. He sings in a number of choirs in the south east of England, plays the piano and occasionally dusts off the violin. He writes about music here.

Proms Chamber Music 2: Fun, energy and variety from 12 cellists and a soprano